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There’s nothing more iconic than Route 66 and we’re celebrating its Centennial the only way we know how – behind the wheel of an EV! Join us for Day 1 of "Route 66 Recharged" as we begin our 2,400-mile expedition from Chicago to Los Angeles!
Episode 1 is all about the energy of the start, the history of the Illinois stretches, and connecting with the incredible community of EV drivers along the way. We’re stopping at local mom-and-pop shops, finding the best "get your kicks" spots, and showing you exactly what it’s like to road-trip an electric car in 2026. We’re celebrating the past while driving the future!
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Featured in this video:
– Starting Line: Chicago, IL
– Interview with an EV charging expert from Electrify America
– Ford EV Clubs meetup
– The Gemini Giant & Illinois History
– Lots of Muffler Men
Huge thanks to @electrifyamerica for powering the adventure.
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Check out Wasteland Firebird’s Great Route 66 Centennial Convergence!
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00:00 Intro
03:10 Introducing Our 2026 Mustang Mach-E GT
05:22 Electrify America: Charging Infrastructure Update
09:42 Ford EV Clubs Meetup
12:00 Revealing Our Mach-E’s Name
14:49 Day 1 Route Planning and Battery Stats
16:34 What is Route 66 Recharged?
18:53 Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket
20:31 Gemini Giant
23:00 Polka Dot Drive-In
24:30 Pontiac, Illinois
25:55 Meeting Wasteland Firebird
28:36 Bob Waldmire
33:08 Charging & Efficiency in the Wind
34:02 How to Use the Electrify America App
36:12 EV Community Chat: Real-World Charging Experiences
39:59 Lumi the Pie Lady
42:47 Paul Bunyon
45:01 Debunking EV Charging Myths
47:55 Driving on the Historic Brick Road
51:58 Final Charge
56:44 Arriving in St. Louis
58:01 Jolly old England
1:03:01 Wrap-up
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